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First morning of the year I had to put the heating on (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/ukcasual

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My personal test-day for the end of Summer - the first day after August I have to put the heating on first thing. Soon it'll be setting the timer again. Fucking hate winter.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah I got a massive one last year when the utility suppliers decided it'd be fun to try and financially break us all. Unfortunately, due to afore-mentioned zero insulation and single pane windows and subsequent condensation I need to keep the place well-aired (all windows open for at least 30mins per day, every day) followed by at least an hours blast of the heating just to ensure I don't get black mould :/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Ugh yeah I've lived in places like that, absolute nightmare

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've got single paned windows. I put that plastic storm shield plastic sheet across them. Keeps the condensation down to miniscule levels.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That sounds good! Have you got a link?

[–] Borkingheck 3 points 1 year ago

Just look for window insulation kit. It's just plastic sheeting that you put on your window frame, stuck in place with double sided tape. You then get a hair dryer to tighten the plastic, so it holds tout. This process gives you an air gap between the window and your rooms warm air, so often cuts out condensation.

I use it every year, it makes a huge difference for me in wiping down windows alone in the morning and it's deffo warmer sitting next to the window too.